LIGTAS ANG MAY ALAM: UPang SHS conducts active shooting drill

PHINMA University of Pangasinan (UPang) Senior High School (SHS) Department initiated an active shooting drill in line with the National School Safety Drill (NSSD) held at Basic Education Building, PHINMA Avenue, and University Gymnasium, Thursday, September 24. 

Active shooting/ attack simulation and drill was conducted with the cooperation of Philippine National Police- Dagupan City representative PCPT. Christopher Agnote, Bureau of Fire Protection- Dagupan headed by FO3 Miles Salesale, Special Weapons and Tactics- Dagupan headed by PSMS Leandro Meneses Jr., Dagupan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council representative Mike Caguioa, Dagupan Schools Division Office representative Dr. Vladimir Parayno, Pantal Barangay Council, and the College of Allied Health Sciences. 

A briefer was also conducted after the drill held at the university gym where importance of such drill was discussed. 

“We are conducting this to enhance safety measure. Importante ito hindi lang saatin pati narin sa pamilya natin. Huwag mapanic, ilock ang pinto, maglagay ng mabigat na materyales, huwag magpakita, at huwag lalapit sa perpetrator” Mr. Agnote said.

In his released letter via email, PHINMA UPang Chief Operating Officer Engr. Lyndon Padama highlighted the importance of such drill. “Physical drills are only one layer of campus security. True prevention requires an active, vigilant, and compassionate school culture.” he said from the letter. 

This is the first time the SHS department conducted a drill for an active shooting incident which helped a lot for students what to do during possible incident.